NEWS
Company and Maritime News from Whites International Yachts
Club de Vela – Expansion of Super Yacht berths
October 1, 2015Club de Vela started expansion works on the outer breakwater in the marina, which were approved in December 2014 by the Ports IB Board of Directors. The expansion project will result in the creation of seven new berths with 34 new parking places. Three berths of
Spanish nationals and residents are eligible for an International Certificate of Competence
February 1, 2015In Great-Britain the Royal Yachting Association (RYA – www.rya.org.uk) is authorized by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to issue an “International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft” with three categories: sail, power (split into two
Non-EU-flagged Charter Yachts allowed
September 1, 2014Balearic Government has officially announced that it will now allow non-EU flagged charter yachts over 14 meters to operate out of the Balearic Islands. Same requirements as for EU flagged vessels apply: commercial registry, commercial compliance, full
Matriculation Tax changes for charter yachts
November 1, 2013Good news for the yachting and charter industry in Spain. The much discussed and criticized 12% matriculation tax on commercial charter yachts destined to operate in Spanish waters and ports has been eliminated and came into force on October the 31st 2013.
SUP 11-City Tour Photo / Film Contest
September 1, 2013Make photos and or a film of the Whites Yachts SUP Team, either solo and or together, during the event Sup 11-City Tour from 4-8 September 2013. The contributor of the best photo or film will win a MISTRAL SUP BOARD. Submissions can be sent to
Palma Vela regatta 2013
May 1, 2013The 10th edition of the Palma Vela regatta, organized by the Real Club Nautico de Palma, will take place from the 2nd to the 5th of May. This regatta that kicks off the regatta season in the Mediterranean is one the most prestigious and well-established
Croatia 5% VAT scheme
February 1, 2013The Croatian authorities have now implemented the requisite administrative steps to facilitate non-Croatian yacht owners to import their yacht into Croatia and to pay 5% VAT. This does seem to be an opportunity for the owners of ex VAT yachts..
Club de Vela will manage 74 moorings in the bay of Port Andratx
June 8, 2012Club de Vela has received the authorization to manage a total of 74 buoys for anchoring in the harbour area between the sea wall and the so-called Moll Nou in Port Andratx. The objective of this temporary authorization is “order and regulate” the moorings
Dirk-Jan Coljee, new shareholder
March 1, 2011We are pleased to announce that Dirk Jan Coljee who joined us since April 2009, now also became shareholder of Whites International Yachts a trademark of Landval Murada SL. Arend and Jacqueline chose to establish a partnership with Dirk Jan because of his
Whiter than Whites Profile
April 1, 2010Clare Willison of Yachtworld magazine spoke with Arend and Jacqueline Venema to find out what one of the longest standing yacht brokers on the island of Mallorca have to offer and what drives their success. This profile is published in the spring 2010
Boot Düsseldorf Show 2010
December 5, 2009Again, together with Yacht Brokerage Village from Yachtworld we will be presenting our best listings on the Brokers Village. This time on the BOOT Düsseldorf Boat show from 23 – 31 January 2010. So please be sure you have offered your boat to us as soon as possible
Barcelona Boat Show 2009
October 1, 2009Whites International Yachts is delighted to announce that we will participate in its award-winning and highly successful Brokers Village on the Barcelona Boat Show from 7 – 15 November 2009. This innovative concept brings yacht & motor boat brokerage to boat shows,